Secondary Education (BS) – English Language Arts Ed – Education Track

College of Community Innovation and Education
School of Teacher Education
Secondary Education Program
Education Complex & Gym (ED), 209

Associate Professor (Education Track Contact): Dr. Elsie Olan
Education Complex & Gym (ED), 223N
407-823-5179
Elsie.Olan@ucf.edu

Assistant Professor (Education Track Contact): Dr. Nicole Damico
Education Complex & Gym (ED), 223E
407-823-1862
Nicole.Damico@ucf.edu

The Secondary Education B.S. – English Language Arts Education program offers students the option of two tracks: English Language Arts Education – Education Track and English Language Arts Education – Lifelong Learning Track (non-certification). The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal, 6-12 schools that require certification. 

This Secondary Education B.S. – English Language Arts Education program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit https://apq.ucf.edu/files/Licensure-Disclosure-CCIE-Secondary-Ed-English-Language-Arts-BS-June2020.pdf

Admission Requirements

• Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e., an AA degree from a Florida College System or State University System institution.
• Complete the EDF 2005 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession course with a minimum letter grade of “C-” (1.75) or better.
• Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement.
• Meet Foreign Language Admission Requirement.
• Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (no alternatives or waivers are accepted). 

Degree Requirements

• Students should see an advisor prior to registering for classes
• The courses designated in 1 (UCF General Education Program) and 2 (Education Common Program Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
• The Education Track is a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program designed in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066. Degree requirements are subject to change based on state mandates.